instrument panel FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1997 1.G Owners Manual

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Instrumentation
[IS00500( V)12/95]
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Crown Victoria instrument panel
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[IS00600( ALL)01/96]
The instrument panel (dashboard) on your
vehicle is divided into several different sections.
The illustrations on the following pages show
the major parts of the instrument panel that are
described in this chapter. Some items shown
may not be on all vehicles.
[IS00900( GV)12/95]
Your vehicle is equipped with one of the
following clusters:
[IS01000( GV)12/95]
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a mechanical cluster
[IS01100( GV)12/95]
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an electronic cluster
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Controls and Features
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[CF00200( ALL)01/96]
The main controls for the climate control system,
clock, and radio are on the instrument panel.
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[CF00300( ALL)03/96]
NOTE: Any cleaner or polish that increases the
gloss (shine) of the upper part of the
instrument panel should be avoided.
The dull finish in this area is to help
protect the driver from undesirable
windshield reflection.
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[CF00400( ALL)03/96]
Your vehicle has a variety of features designed
for your comfort, convenience and safety. Read
this chapter to find out about standard and
optional features.
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[CF00500( ALL)03/96]
The Climate Control Systems
[CF00600( ALL)12/95]
Your vehicle has one of two different climate
control systems. The two systems are:
[CF00900( BCGV)12/95]
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a manual heating and air conditioning system
[CF01100( GV)12/95]
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an electronic automatic temperature control
system
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[CF01200( ALL)12/95]
If you are not sure which system your vehicle
has, see the diagrams on the following pages.
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The Manual Heating and Air Conditioning
System
[CF03600( BCGV)04/96]
You can heat the inside of your vehicle, defrost
the windshield, and turn on the air conditioning
with the three controls in the center of the
instrument panel:
[CF03700( BCGV)12/95]
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FAN
[CF03800( BCGV)12/95]
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TEMP
[CF03900( BCGV)12/95]
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SELECT
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If the inside of the vehicle is very warm, drive
for the first few minutes with the windows open
to force the hot, stale air out of the vehicle.
[CF05400( GV)12/95]
Fan speed can be reduced, after a comfortable
temperature has been reached, to provide quieter
system operation.
[CF05600( GV)12/95]
To cool your vehicle using outside air, move the
SELECT knob to NORM A/C, move the TEMP
knob to the end of the blue range (full
counterclockwise) and set the fan to the desired
speed. Cooling your vehicle in this way provides
quieter operation, but it is not as economical as
MAX A/C.
[CF05800( GV)12/95]
The instrument panel registers may be adjusted
to control the quantity and direction of air being
discharged. The thumbwheel controls the volume
of air and the knob in the center of the register
directs the air up and down or side to side.
[CF06000( GV)12/95]
When the SELECT knob is moved to OFF, the
system is off and the fan will not operate.
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Adjusting the panel register airflow
[CF06200( BCGV)04/96]
The instrument panel registers may be adjusted
to your comfort needs. The thumbwheel controls
the volume of air and the control in the center
of the register controls direction up or down or
side to side.
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[CF08700( GV)12/95]
Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
System
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[CF08800( GV)05/96]
The Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
(EATC) module is located at the center of the
instrument panel and operates only when the
key is in the ON position.
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[CF08900( GV)12/95]
The EATC feature maintains the temperature
you select and automatically controls the airflow
for your comfort. It also allows you to override
the automatic operation with manual override
buttons.
[CF09000( GV)12/95]
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The controls for the electronic automatic temperature
control
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[CF09100( GV)01/96]
To turn your EATC on, push the AUTOMATIC
button or any of the six override buttons along
the bottom of the control.
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button. The EATC will return to Automatic
operation. If you want to return to any override
function, press the button for that function. The
fan speed will continue to be automatically
controlled.
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[CF11700( GV)01/96]
Manual override buttons
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[CF11800( GV)12/95]
Your EATC has six buttons which allow you to
make special selections. The buttons are located
along the bottom edge of the EATC control and
allow you to determine where the air will be
discharged. Pressing any override button
changes the air discharge location only. It does
not affect the ability of the system to control
temperature or the fan speed. Return to fully
Automatic operation by pushing the
AUTOMATIC button.
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[CF11900( GV)12/95]
MAX A/C button
[CF12000( GV)12/95]
The MAX A/C feature allows for faster cooling
because air is drawn from inside the car. Using
inside air causes the fan to sound louder which
is normal for this selection. The Display window
will indicate MAX A/C under the selected
temperature. The airflow will be from the
instrument panel registers.
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[CF12100( GV)12/95]
NORM A/C button
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[CF12200( GV)12/95]
When you push this button, you select air
conditioning using outside air. The Display
window will indicate A/C under the selected
temperature. The cooled air will flow from the
instrument panel registers. The fan speed will
continue on automatic.
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[CF12300( GV)12/95]
VENT button
[CF12400( GV)12/95]
Push this button to select outside air through the
instrument panel registers. The display window
will show the set temperature and VENT to the
lower right of the temperature. Your EATC will
heat the air if the temperature you have selected
is warmer than the outside air coming into the
vehicle. However, the air will NOT be cooled
regardless of the temperature setting. Airflow
will be from the instrument panel registers.
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[CF12500( GV)12/95]
FLOOR button
[CF12600( GV)05/96]
Airflow will be to the floor when the FLOOR
button is pressed. The display window will
show the set temperature and FLR to the left of
the temperature. The air cannot be cooled in the
FLOOR position, only heated. Fan speed will be
automatic unless manually controlled. If you
override the fan speed and wish to return to
automatic fan control, push AUTOMATIC. Then,
again select FLOOR for airflow to the floor.
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[CF12700( GV)05/96]
FLR & DEF button
[CF12800( GV)12/95]
Push this button to get air to the floor and
windshield defrosters at the same time. The
display will show the set temperature, FLR and
the Defrost symbolVto indicate FLR-DEF has
been selected. If the outside temperature is about
50ÊF (10ÊC) andabove, the air will be
dehumidified to remove moisture. This will help
to prevent fogging in humid weather.
[CF12900( GV)12/95]
DEFVbutton
[CF13000( GV)12/95]
Press the DEFVButton to obtain maximum
airflow to the windshield. Adjust the
temperature setting as required for defrosting.
The Display window will show the temperature
setting with the defrost symbolVto the left of
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Rear Window Defroster
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[CF14600( ALL)03/96]
The defroster for the rear window clears frost,
fog, or thin ice from both the inside and outside
of the rear window.
[CF15100( GV)12/95]
The button for the rear window defroster is
located on the left hand (driver's) side of the
instrument panel.
[CF15200( GV)12/95]
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The button that controls the rear window defroster
[CF15300( ALL)12/95]
Clear away any snow that is on the rear
window before using the defroster. With the
engine running, push the defrost button.
[CF15400( ALL)12/95]
After approximately 10 minutes, the defroster
will turn off. If the window is still not clear,
turn the defroster on again.
[CF15500( ALL)12/95]
The defroster will turn off when the ignition key
is turned to the OFF position.
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[CF15600( ALL)12/95]
The heating elements are bonded to the inside of
the rear window. Do not use sharp objects to
scrape the inside of the rear window or use
abrasive cleaners to clean it. Doing so could
damage the heating elements.
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[CF17800( ALL)12/95]
This chime sounds if the driver or any passenger
door is open when the parking lamps or
headlamps are on. The chime sounds until you
close the door, turn off the lamps or turn the
ignition to the ON position.
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[CF17900( GV)05/96]
Setting the Autolamp On/Off Delay
System
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[CF18100( BCGV)01/96]
The autolamp sets the headlamps to turn on and
off automatically. You can use the autolamp to:
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[CF18200( BCGV)01/96]
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turn on the lamps automatically at night
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[CF18300( BCGV)01/96]
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turn off the lamps automatically during
daylight
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[CF18400( BCGV)01/96]
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keep the lamps on for up to three minutes
after you turn the key to OFF.
[CF18500( GV)12/95]
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The autolamp system on the left side of the instrument
panel
[CF18800( GV)12/95]
To activate the autolamp feature, simply turn the
headlamp knob counterclockwise towards the
autolamp delay area. The autolamp
automatically turns the lamps on and off for
you.
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[CF19400( BCGV)10/95]
Do not put any articles on top of the photocell
that is located in the top right corner of the
instrument panel. This photocell controls the
autolamp. If you cover it, the photocell reacts as
if it is nighttime, and the lamps turn on.
[CF19600( GV)12/95]
You can adjust the autolamp to keep the lamps
on after you leave your vehicle. The further you
move the headlamp knob to the left
(counterclockwise), the longer the lamps stay on.
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[CF19700( BCGV)01/96]
You can set the autolamp so the lamps stay on
for up to three minutes after you turn your
vehicle off.
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[CF20000( ALL)01/96]
Lighting Up the Interior and Instrument
Panel
[CF20400( GV)12/95]
With the parking lamps or headlamps
illuminated, you can brighten or dim the lights
in the instrument panel. To do this, locate the
switch above the headlight control knob and
press it up (to brighten the lights) or down (to
dim the lights). To turn the interior lights on
and off, push the headlamp knob in.
[CF20700( GV)12/95]
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The knob controls the light on the instrument panel and
the interior light (autolamp feature shown Ð other models
similar)
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